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The Top 6 Pregnancy Questions I Hear From First-Time Moms
An ob-gyn discusses birth classes, pain relief techniques, and trusting your health care team.
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Making Sense of Childbirth Pain Relief Options
An ob-gyn discusses common pain relief options and how to think about your choices.
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How to Prepare for Breastfeeding in the Month Before Birth
If you're planning to breastfeed, some preparation can make the learning curve easier.
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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Prenatal Genetic Testing
Having genetic testing is a choice that’s entirely up to you.
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What I Tell My Pregnant and Postpartum Patients About Depression and Anxiety
As an ob-gyn and psychiatrist, I talk with patients about mental health conditions and treatment options.
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Get ACOG’s guide to pregnancy and childbirth.
From the nation’s ob-gyns, Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month offers the latest medical guidelines to help you make the best decisions for you and your pregnancy.
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